split something off (of) something

split something off (of) something
split something off (of) something & split something off
to sever connection with something; to separate from something. (

Of

is usually retained before pronouns.) •

Dave split a piece of wood off the log to use for kindling.

He split off a stick of wood.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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